How To Fix HRTIM_ABS_REQ079 - The absence is for more than one day: Clock times will be removed

HRTIM_ABS_REQ079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM_ABS_REQ - Messages for Leave Request

• Message number: 079

• Message text: The absence is for more than one day: Clock times will be removed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM_ABS_REQ079 - The absence is for more than one day: Clock times will be removed ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM_ABS_REQ079 indicates that there is an issue with the absence record being processed in the SAP system. Specifically, this error occurs when an absence is recorded for more than one day, and the system is set to remove clock times associated with that absence.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the absence type being recorded does not allow for clock times (specific start and end times) when the absence spans multiple days. In SAP, certain absence types are configured to only accept full-day absences without specific clock times, especially when the absence duration exceeds one day.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Absence Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the absence type in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly to handle multi-day absences. You may need to consult with your SAP HR configuration team or administrator.
  
  
  
  Adjust Absence Entry:
  
  If you